Farrar will feature on Garmin-Sharp's roster throughout the Spring Classics with his program confirmed thus far through to the Ital...
Uran takes on pressure of GC leadership ahead of Giro build-up
Rigoberto Urán is stepping into a leadership role for the grand tours with Belgian classics juggernaut Omega Pharma-Quick Step. The goa...
Video of Stephen Roche's 1987 Giro Victory
Roche's victory in the 1987 Giro was his first step in completing the Triple Crown of Cycling – winning the Giro d'Italia...
Stephen Roche predicts strong Giro rides for son Nicolas and Dan Martin
“Dan is a good outside bet for the overall, although [Nairo] Quintana [Movistar] will probably start the race as favourite,” Roche told...
Ballymena goes pink!
A guard of honour could await Giro d’Italia cyclists when they arrive in Ballymena on May 10, according to the Mayor. It’s just o...
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Northern Ireland told to 'go pink' for cycle race
Susie McCullough, who is on the race committee, said: "We're asking everybody to go pink. "Pink is the colour of the Gi...
Ban all paramilitary flags and murals during Giro d'Italia, MLA says
Anna Lo said“There should be community funding to remove these eye sores. It would not cost a lot to take them down. The wind and rai...
Irish Giro hope Deignan breaks collarbone
Philip Deignan ( Sky ) will have to delay his return to racing in Europe for a little while longer after he broke his right collarbo...
Carrickfergus delighted to be part of the Giro d’Italia
According to Carrickfergus Borough’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor John Stewart: “Carrickfergus Borough Council is delighted that the prestigio...
Anti-poster campaign nonsensical, says ex-MEP
A former Ulster member of the European Parliament has said he is concerned that attempts to remove election posters from the route of t...
Fans encouraged to ‘Be part of the start” of the Giro d’Italia in May
NITB PR Officer (ROI) Clare McCoy has urged people to ‘Be Part of the Start’ and stressed that the Giro d’Italia will be an event for e...
An interview with Darach McQuaid
INTERVIEW: The Grande Partenza of the 2014 Giro d’Italia is less than four months away, but this spring comes with an Hibernian twist as ...
Roche to be inducted into Giro d'Italia Hall of Fame
Stephen Roche will be inducted into the Giro d’Italia hall of fame later this month. The ceremony will be held near at Causeway Hotel ...
No political posters at the Giro
Local councillor Gerald Mallon, of the SDLP, believes there should be a deal between the parties to keep lamp-posts clear for three days...
World famous international bike race can make business a winner
According to the man who helped bring the Giro to Ireland, the boost to businesses "will be seen immediately". "Profess...
Tourism, particularly the Giro d'Italia, helping to rebuild Northern Ireland economy
Tourism, and in particular this year's Giro d'Italia, will play a major part in helping rebuild the Northern Ireland economy,...
Porte to lead Sky at the Belfast Bound Giro D'Italia
This year's Giro d'Italia starts May 9 in Belfast. It will as it travels from the south of Italy to the mountain passes in the ...
Peiper reiterates Evans' Giro d'Italia credentials
“The Tour Down Under really sets the scene for the rest of the trajectory heading towards the Giro,” Peiper told Cyclingnews . “Cade...
£605,000 funding package to tackle eyesores before the Giro
The funding will be divided between six council areas, including £53,000 for Newtownabbey, £220,000 for Belfast and £39,000 for Larne. “...
Ask Nicholas Roche a question?
Have a question you would like to ask Nicholas Roche? We are going to do a short interview with him and we want to know what you want t...
Joaquim Rodriguez aiming for Giro d'Italia win
"I've been racing the Giro for five years. I don't have many chances to win it," the Spaniard told Cycling Weekly. &q...
Horner to ride the Giro!
The Lampre-Merida team has confirmed the signing of Chris Horner , with the veteran American set to lead the Italian team at the Giro d&#...
Larne spend £18k to tidy up town ahead of Giro d’Italia
More than a dozen Larne businesses are to share in a cash injection of £18,000, designed to spruce up their premises ahead of the pr...
“It really hit home the last couple of days that the Giro is coming to Ireland"
“Instead of having a holiday after Liege-Bastogne-Liege this year, I’ll be riding the Giro,” he says. “It really hit home the last cou...
Giro d'Italia Belfast route to pass site of Dunlop tyre revolution
Thousands of visitors are expected in Northern Ireland, and millions more are expected to watch on television, as the race starts on th...
Movistar confirms Quintana for Giro
After weeks of speculation, rumours and counter-rumours, Movistar have confirmed that Nairo Quintana , runner-up in the Tour de Fran...
Marcel Kittel keen on 2014 Giro d'Italia
"Of course it is a dream for a sprinter to win stages in more grand tours. I would like to ride the Giro. In the next few weeks I w...
Volunteers must be able to commit to up to three half day training sessions which will be delivered by Volunteer Now.One of these will be...
Bardiani-CSF, Colombia and YellowFluo handed Giro d'Italia wildcard invitations
Bardiani-CSF, Colombia and YellowFluo-Neri Sottoli have been awarded wildcard invitations to the 2014 Giro d’Italia, organisers RCS Sport...
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has secured the services of legendary cyclist and former Giro d’Italia winner Stephen Roche
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has secured the services of legendary cyclist and former Giro d’Italia winner Stephen Roche to ...
Martyn Irvine and Sam Bennett to miss Irish Giro start; but Bennett in line for major races
Martyn Irvine and Sam Bennett will not get to ride this year’s Giro d’Italia in their home country after the race organisers today announ...
2014 Giro d'Italia leader's jersey revealed
The 2014 Giro d'Italia leader's jersey will have an Irish touch to celebrate this year's Corsa Rosa starting on the island...
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